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If you’ve taken a look at the forecast, you know it’s about to get cold! Most of us here in the Lowcountry aren’t use are not used to cold weather so here are a few easy tips to make sure your pool equipment makes it through the brisk weather. If you aren’t already, make sure […]

Big Green Egg grill Thanks to its design and ceramic body, the Big Green Egg takes grilling up a few notches and is a major upgrade over that rusty charcoal grill sitting on your back patio. Whether smoking steaks or cooking a pizza, it’s a barbecue home run. Yeti Roadie 20 The YETI Roadie® 20 […]

Okay, so it’s winter. If you’re like us you are impatiently awaiting the arrival of next May when the weather is warm, the flowers have bloomed, and it’s time to get back to the pool! We know we aren’t alone, so we have compiled a list of amazing gift ideas that those of us longingly […]

Despite periodic 80-degree afternoons here in the Lowcountry, winter is on its way! And that means it’s time to close the pool for the season. Did you know that correctly closing your pool could enormously impact opening your pool next spring? There are a few simple steps that you can take to ensure an easy […]

HOW TO CLOSE YOUR POOL! Dear Doughboy Pool Owners, It ‘s that time of year again, time to say good bye to the warm weather and close up your Doughboy Pool until next spring. Here are step by step instructions on how to get the job done right: Be sure to stop by your local […]

Even if you own an automatic pool cleaner, you still need to use your manual pool vacuum from time to time. If you have a pool, you need to have a manual pool vacuum. There are many issues that your automatic pool cleaner cannot clean—including algae blooms. To successfully treat algae in your pool, you […]

Hurricane season is well underway and the past two years we have had some pretty detrimental floods due to hurricanes. While you can never fully predict what will happen, it’s better to be safe than sorry. Here’s a quick checklist of everything you’ll need to know about prepping your pool for an impending storm: Do […]

You are not alone if you’re having issues with your pool with all these recent rainstorms. Unfortunately, we can’t change the weather, but we can help you with your pool! What to do with your pool after a rainstorm: Prevention! Make sure your pool water is balanced before it rains. If your chlorine is already […]

With graduation coming up in the next couple of weeks, it’s time to plan that graduation pool party! We want your party to go off without a hitch so here’s some tips for an awesome pool party! First off, May is National Pool Safety month, so make sure that your pool is safe for your […]